This Blog is a resource of information for the residents of Arizona. To help homeowners and commercial businesses understand their personal roof needs.

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

How to properly clean your roof

What is the
point of cleaning your roof?

During the
time mold, moss, algae and mildew might cover segments of your rooftop. If that
happens, roof cleaning will be needed since it can lead to serious roof damage
that will require costly repairs. On the market exist contractor who are ready
to remove debris, snow, tree, branches from your rooftop. Even some contractors
are ready to remove everything that might damage a roof from your roofing
system.

In most
cases individuals clean their roof for two reasons. Of course obvious one is
that they want their rooftop to be more appealing, and other one is to keep
your roof healthy and in good condition. Simply by cleaning your tiles,
shingles and sheets will prolong your roofs life span, and eventually save you
money and nerves.

Roof
cleaning cost

Price that
you are going to pay for roof cleaning is different from area to area. Cost is
calculated on the height and size of your house that is require to fully clean
your roof. On average cleaning costs around between $450 and 2000$. While that
might seem a lot, keep in mind that is only a small portion of what you would
pay for a major roof repair or replacement.

Curb Appeal

Just by
cleaning your roof, your old roof can be brought back to life. This simple
action can boost your home’s look or business. Best feeling about it, you
aren’t required to replace your roof. If you are trying to sell your property a
single roof cleaning can immensely improve and boost your house’s value. By
cleaning roof every two years you can preserve the appearance of your home and
in the end save a lot of money on roof repair.

Preventing
damage

Algae and
mold living on your roof can crumble and tear asphalt shingles causing
premature failure. “Simple” plants like moss, lichen and algae can shorten
roof’s life for several years in a short period of time. Keep in mind that more
and more insurance companies are refusing new policies if there are signs of
these plants on your roof at the moment of their inspection.

There are
two effective ways to clean a roof

Chemical
roof cleaning

Like the
name suggests chemical uses chemicals like chlorine bleach, tsp, alcohol and
many other chemicals. Main goal of these chemicals is to kill everything on
your roof. Usually you are required to use a low concentration of chlorine
bleach mixed with additional additives like enhancer, TSP or surfactants, after
mixing them apply them on your roof with a low pressure pump. While physical
strain on your roof is lower than it is with mechanical cleaning, chemical
cleaning can damage life around your house. As chemical flow down your gutters
they can damage your plants, so while applying chemicals make sure to water
your garden before, during and after the cleaning.

Mechanical
roof cleaning

This type
cleaning uses powerful washing and brushing by using a surface cleaner that
utilizes pressure water to physically remove growth in that process. It is
important to use mechanical cleaning with caution or you might damage your
roof’s shingles with that amount of force.

If you
aren’t sure how to handle roof cleaning or have any additional questions on how
to properly clean your rooftop, don’t wait and call your roofing expert.